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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 20 Jun, 2023 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

The average of 15 results is 52. If the average of first 8 results is 56 and that of the last 8 results is 55, then what will be the value of 8th result?

  1. ((a))

    116

  2. ((b))

    92

  3. ((c))

    96

  4. ((d))

    108

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

116

2

Profit obtained on selling an article for Rs. 600 is equal to the loss incurred on selling the same article for Rs. 400. If selling price is Rs. 750, then what is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    70 percent

  2. ((b))

    80 percent

  3. ((c))

    60 percent

  4. ((d))

    50 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

70 percent

3

A is two times as efficient as B. A can complete a work in 20 days less than B. If both of them work together, then in how many days will the same work be completed?

  1. ((a))

    20 days

  2. ((b))

    (40/3) days

  3. ((c))

    (27/2) days

  4. ((d))

    15 days

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Answer: ((a))

20 days

4

An alloy contains copper, zinc, and nickel in the ratio of 3 ∶ 2 ∶ 5 respectively. What quantity of nickel (in kg) must be added to 100 kg of this alloy to have the new ratio of copper, zinc and nickel 3 ∶ 2 ∶ 6 respectively?

  1. ((a))

    15 kg

  2. ((b))

    20 kg

  3. ((c))

    8 kg

  4. ((d))

    10 kg

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

15 kg

5

What is the smallest perfect square which is divisible by both 8 and 12?

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    144

  3. ((c))

    196

  4. ((d))

    121

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

6

The table given below shows the marked price and selling price of 6 articles.

ArticlesMarked priceSelling price
A1650550
A2500350
A3550400
A4350300
A5750550
A6250200

Discount = Marked price - Selling price

J1 = The value of average of discount of article A1, A2, A3 and A4.

J2 = The difference between marked price and selling price of all articles.

What is the value of (J2 - J1)?

  1. ((a))

    592.5

  2. ((b))

    552.5

  3. ((c))

    576.5

  4. ((d))

    587.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

592.5

7

If Mohan travels with 60 percent speed of his usual speed, then he will reach 10 minutes late. What is the usual time taken by him?

  1. ((a))

    12.5 minutes

  2. ((b))

    10 minutes

  3. ((c))

    20 minutes

  4. ((d))

    15 minutes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12.5 minutes

8

The ratio of P, Q and R is 2 ∶ 5 ∶ 7 respectively. If their sum is 840, then what is the difference between P and R?

  1. ((a))

    300

  2. ((b))

    200

  3. ((c))

    380

  4. ((d))

    260

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300

9

Simple Interest received by a person in 10 years on a principal of Rs. 8500 is 180 percent of the principal. What is the annual rate of interest?

  1. ((a))

    25 percent 

  2. ((b))

    22.5 percent

  3. ((c))

    18 percent

  4. ((d))

    20 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

25 percent 

10

A sum of Rs. 3500 is lent out at simple interest in two parts. One part at the annual rate of 7 percent and another part at the annual rate of 5 percent. If the total annual interest is Rs. 210, then what is the sum lent out at the rate of 7 percent?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 1500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2250

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 1750

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2000

11

Find the surface area of a spherical ball that has a radius of 1.1 cm.

  1. ((a))

    16 cm2

  2. ((b))

    15.2 cm2

  3. ((c))

    11.2 cm2

  4. ((d))

    12.1 cm2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

16 cm2

12

Given graph shows the sales of the different sweets in this festive season. Which sweet had the maximum sale?

  1. ((a))

    Gulab Jamun

  2. ((b))

    Laddu

  3. ((c))

    Rasamalai

  4. ((d))

    Shrikhand

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gulab Jamun

13

If the area of non-spherical portion of a solid hemisphere is 1560 m2, then the total surface area of the hemisphere is :

  1. ((a))

    6240 m2

  2. ((b))

    5140 m2

  3. ((c))

    4680 m2

  4. ((d))

    3120 m2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6240 m2

14

A trader allowed a discount of 20 percent on a trolley bag having list price of Rs. 4296 and earns a profit of 20 percent. What is the cost price of the trolley bag?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2572

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2500

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2864

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3026

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2572

15

Rahul and Raman started a business by investing Rs. 16000 and Rs. 12000 respectively. After 4 months, Rahul left the business and Mohan joined the business by investing Rs. 20000. At the end of the year, there was a profit of Rs. 46000. What will be the share of Mohan in the profit?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 23400

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 36800

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 28700

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 20000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 23400

16

The value of [84 - (-8) × {16 - (11 - 3)} + {5 + (-8) × (-4)}] lies between :

  1. ((a))

    -187 and -184

  2. ((b))

    186 and 187

  3. ((c))

    186 and 189

  4. ((d))

    183 and 186

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-187 and -184

17

What is the value of 498×23÷9816×124\frac{49}{8}\times \frac{2}{3}\div\frac{98}{16}\times\frac{12}{4}?

  1. ((a))

    7

  2. ((b))

    1

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    9

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7

18

A person bought some pens at the rate of 14 for a rupee and sold them at the rate of 10 for a rupee. What is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    30 percent

  2. ((b))

    40 percent

  3. ((c))

    50 percent

  4. ((d))

    45 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 percent

19

What is the value of 32 percent of 75 percent of 7800?

  1. ((a))

    1952

  2. ((b))

    1850

  3. ((c))

    2042

  4. ((d))

    1872

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1952

20

A alone can do a work in 4 days, which B alone can do in 6 days. In how many days they together can do it

  1. ((a))

    5/12

  2. ((b))

    7/12

  3. ((c))

    12/5

  4. ((d))

    12/7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5/12

21

In a certain code language, 'LION' is written as 'MKPP' and 'DEER' is written as 'EGFT'. How will 'GOAT' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    HQBV

  2. ((b))

    HQCV

  3. ((c))

    HQBU

  4. ((d))

    HPBV

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

HQBV

22

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

-67, -64, -58, -49, -37, -22, ?

  1. ((a))

    -2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    -4

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

-2

23

Rohan, Rajiv, Ritu, Rishav, and Ritika are sitting in a circle facing away from the centre. Rohan and Rajiv are not sitting together. Rishav and Ritika are sitting immediately next to each other, and Rajiv is sitting to the immediate left of Rishav. Who is sitting to the immediate left of Ritu?

  1. ((a))

    Rohan

  2. ((b))

    Rajiv

  3. ((c))

    Rishav

  4. ((d))

    Ritika

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rohan

24

After interchanging which two signs, the value of the given equation will be '11'?

32 + 3 - 12 ÷ 18 × 9

  1. ((a))
    • and -
  2. ((b))

    × and -

  3. ((c))

    ÷ and -

  4. ((d))

    ÷ and × 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • and -
25

Amongst seven girls Aanya, Bira, Cleo, Diana, Elle, Fathima and Georgia, each has a different age. Fathima is elder than only Cleo. Bira is younger than only Georgia. Diana is older than four other girls. Aanya is younger than Elle. Who is the fourth eldest among the girls?

  1. ((a))

    Elle

  2. ((b))

    Bira

  3. ((c))

    Diana

  4. ((d))

    Fathima

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Elle

26

In a certain code language, 'GLAND' is coded as '62437', 'GRIND' is coded as '34869', 'MAIN' is coded as '5692'. What is the code for 'A' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

27

Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship in set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(500, 450, 400)

(600, 550, 500)

  1. ((a))

    (800, 750, 650)

  2. ((b))

    (350, 300, 200)

  3. ((c))

    (300, 350, 250)

  4. ((d))

    (400, 350, 300)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(800, 750, 650)

28

If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then out of the option figures which figure will be right image of the question figure?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

29

Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (rotation is NOT allowed)

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

Which of the following letter will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

N, P, R. T, V, X, ?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R

31

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

8 = 5 - 31 + 12 ÷ 2 × 15

  1. ((a))

    × and =

  2. ((b))
    • and +
  3. ((c))
    • and ÷ 
  4. ((d))

    ÷ and -

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× and =

32

In a certain code language, 'PASTA' is written as 'AP19AT'. How will 'VOCAL' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    OV3LA

  2. ((b))

    OVL3A

  3. ((c))

    OU8AL

  4. ((d))

    O3VLA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

OV3LA

33

Three sparrows A, B, and C are sitting on an electrical wire in a straight line facing south. Three crows X, Y, and Z are sitting on another parallel electric wire facing north. A is sitting to the immediate left of B, and A is facing Z. If B sits between A and C, and C is facing Y, then who is to the immediate right of Y?

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    X

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A

34

Select the option that is related to third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster.

STUDY : TUVEZ :: HUMBLE : ?

  1. ((a))

    IVNFCM

  2. ((b))

    IVNCMF

  3. ((c))

    INVCMF

  4. ((d))

    IVNCFM

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IVNFCM

35

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

11 : 1342 :: 7 : ?

  1. ((a))

    340

  2. ((b))

    350

  3. ((c))

    360

  4. ((d))

    250

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

340

36

Two Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements :

No apple is tasty.

Some tasty are bitter.

Conclusions :

I. Some apples are bitter.

II. No tasty is an apple.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows.

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow.

37

In the following question, select the missing number of the given series.

4, 6, 8, 10, ?, 14

  1. ((a))

    14

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    11

  4. ((d))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14

38

Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (rotation is not allowed)

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

39

Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements :

Some houses are flats.

Some flats are spacious.

All spacious are expensive.

Conclusions :

I. Some flats are expensive.

II. Some houses are spacious.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion I follows

  3. ((c))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

40

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and fourth term is related to third term.

ABC : EWJ :: JHK : NCR :: PMT : ?

  1. ((a))

    TJC

  2. ((b))

    TGA

  3. ((c))

    THA

  4. ((d))

    TIB

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

TJC

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Snails is an example of which of the phylum of animal kingdom?

  1. ((a))

    Mollusca

  2. ((b))

    Arthropoda

  3. ((c))

    Protochordate

  4. ((d))

    Annelida

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mollusca

42

Mallika Sarabhai was awarded with Padma Bhushan (2010) - for contirbution to Performing Arts. She was highly recognized for which dance forms?

  1. ((a))

    Kathakali and Odissi

  2. ((b))

    Manipuri and Odissi

  3. ((c))

    Kathak and Bharatanatyam

  4. ((d))

    Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kathakali and Odissi

43

Which of the following dance is particular to the women of the Kamad tribe?

  1. ((a))

    Terataal dance

  2. ((b))

    Mask dance

  3. ((c))

    Bhutia dance

  4. ((d))

    Garai dance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Terataal dance

44

"Goitre" is a disease of which of the following glands?

  1. ((a))

    Thyroid gland 

  2. ((b))

    Pituitary gland

  3. ((c))

    Pancreas

  4. ((d))

    Adernal gland

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thyroid gland 

45

Which of the following is an agro-based industry?

  1. ((a))

    Aluminium

  2. ((b))

    Iron and Steel

  3. ((c))

    Coal

  4. ((d))

    Sugar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aluminium

46

What is the currency of Bangladesh, a neighbouring country of India?

  1. ((a))

    Kyat

  2. ((b))

    Taka

  3. ((c))

    Ngultrum

  4. ((d))

    Yuan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kyat

47

Under which amendment act, article 51A (k) of the Indian constitution was inserted in the constitution?

  1. ((a))

    Eighty - second amendment Act

  2. ((b))

    Eighty - sixth amendment Act

  3. ((c))

    Eighty - first amendment Act

  4. ((d))

    Eighty - fourth amendment Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eighty - second amendment Act

48

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio was a teacher of which college in 1820s?

  1. ((a))

    Hindu college, Calcutta

  2. ((b))

    Banaras Engineering college, Varanasi

  3. ((c))

    Indian Institute of science, Bangalore

  4. ((d))

    Sanskrit college, Varanasi

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hindu college, Calcutta

49

The upper portion of the mantle is called ____________ .

  1. ((a))

    asthenosphere

  2. ((b))

    mesosphere

  3. ((c))

    barosphere

  4. ((d))

    lithosphere

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

asthenosphere

50

After the victory over Sakas, who among the following adopted the title of 'Vikramaditya'?

  1. ((a))

    Chandragupta I

  2. ((b))

    Kumaragupta I

  3. ((c))

    Skandagupta 

  4. ((d))

    Chandragupta II

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandragupta I

51

Who presents the annual budget before the Lok Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Union Finance Minister

  2. ((b))

    Comptroller and Auditor General of India

  3. ((c))

    Defence Minister

  4. ((d))

    Home Affairs Minister

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Union Finance Minister

52

The famous Pandav Leni Caves is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Bihar

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

53

The materials, through which things can be seen, are called _________ .

  1. ((a))

    conductive materials

  2. ((b))

    transparent materials

  3. ((c))

    translucent materials

  4. ((d))

    opaque materials

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

conductive materials

54

As of 2022, who is the India's last living Sadhir dancer honoured with Padma Shri Award in 2022?

  1. ((a))

    R Muthukannammal

  2. ((b))

    Rukmini Devi Arundale

  3. ((c))

    Manjamma Jogati

  4. ((d))

    Baisali Mohanty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

R Muthukannammal

55

The Gram Sabha is a meeting of all adults who live in the area covered by a __________ .

  1. ((a))

    district

  2. ((b))

    panchayat

  3. ((c))

    state

  4. ((d))

    city

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

district

56

Which freedom fighter of British India is widely regarded as the "father of the two-nation theory"?

  1. ((a))

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. ((b))

    Syed Ahmed Khan

  3. ((c))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. ((d))

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

57

The concept of "Amendment of the Constitution" in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of which of the following countries?

  1. ((a))

    Canada

  2. ((b))

    South Africa

  3. ((c))

    Australia

  4. ((d))

    Germany

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Canada

58

India's total length of coastline of the mainland including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep is __________ .

  1. ((a))

    7416.6 km

  2. ((b))

    7516.6 km

  3. ((c))

    7616 km

  4. ((d))

    7716 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7416.6 km

59

Which act was passed by the British Parliament to control the territories of the East India Company majorly in Bengal in the year 1773?

  1. ((a))

    Government of India Act

  2. ((b))

    Indian Councils Act

  3. ((c))

    Charter Act

  4. ((d))

    Regulating Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Government of India Act

60

According to census 2011, what is the population (nearest value) of tribals in India?

  1. ((a))

    10.42 crore

  2. ((b))

    16.45 crore

  3. ((c))

    14.45 crore

  4. ((d))

    12.45 crore

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.42 crore

61

Indian musician Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi is associated with __________ musical instrument.

  1. ((a))

    Santoor

  2. ((b))

    Sarod

  3. ((c))

    Tabla

  4. ((d))

    Flute

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Santoor

62

The terms = Dribbling, passing, shooting are associated with which sport?

  1. ((a))

    Basketball

  2. ((b))

    Badminton

  3. ((c))

    Shooting

  4. ((d))

    Cricket

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Basketball

63

In February 2022, Indian Government launched which operation to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine?

  1. ((a))

    Operation Moscow

  2. ((b))

    Operation Ganga

  3. ((c))

    Operation Kiev

  4. ((d))

    Operation Flood

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Operation Moscow

64

Olympic Games 1952 were held in which of the following places?

  1. ((a))

    New York

  2. ((b))

    London

  3. ((c))

    Helsinki

  4. ((d))

    Berlin

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

New York

65

The grading system used by the Mughals to fix rank, salary and military responsibilities is called ___________ .

  1. ((a))

    Iqta system

  2. ((b))

    Ryotwari system

  3. ((c))

    Mansabdari system

  4. ((d))

    Mahalwari system

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Iqta system

66

Direction: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Enthuse

  1. ((a))

    Carefree

  2. ((b))

    Fondle

  3. ((c))

    Unbothered

  4. ((d))

    Lazy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carefree

67

Direction: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

Raising temperatures in the springtime signal plants and animals to come alive.

  1. ((a))

    animals to come alive.

  2. ((b))

    No error

  3. ((c))

    springtime signal plants and

  4. ((d))

    Raising temperatures in the

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

animals to come alive.

68

Direction: Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed part given in the sentence below.

I was (feeling afraid) that something bad would happen.

  1. ((a))

    Sacred

  2. ((b))

    Scared

  3. ((c))

    Divine

  4. ((d))

    Bold

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sacred

69

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

There was a general hesitation and ______ to ignore the problem.

  1. ((a))

    Denigrate

  2. ((b))

    Demur

  3. ((c))

    Disposition

  4. ((d))

    Deride

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Denigrate

70

Direction: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound

  1. ((a))

    Apiary

  2. ((b))

    Anarchist

  3. ((c))

    Anchor

  4. ((d))

    Acoustics

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Apiary

71

Direction: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge

  1. ((a))

    Chronicle

  2. ((b))

    Memoir

  3. ((c))

    Thesis

  4. ((d))

    Blog

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chronicle

72

Direction: Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

Eight years ago, she founded / Humans of Bombay, inspired of / the single idea - we all want to be heard.

  1. ((a))

    Eight years ago, she founded 

  2. ((b))

    the single idea - we all want to be heard.

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    Humans of Bombay, inspired of

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Answer: ((a))

Eight years ago, she founded 

73

Direction: Four words are given, out of which three are spelt correctly. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    BEWILDERS

  2. ((b))

    STILETTOS

  3. ((c))

    UNFORESEEN

  4. ((d))

    VISCIOUS

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Answer: ((a))

BEWILDERS

74

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Harry stepped in, his head almost ______ the sloping ceiling, and blinked.

  1. ((a))

    cuddling

  2. ((b))

    touching

  3. ((c))

    embracing

  4. ((d))

    grasping

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Answer: ((a))

cuddling

75

Direction: The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text.

You all look great in your costumes! (Good luck!)

  1. ((a))

    Don't swear it

  2. ((b))

    Come again

  3. ((c))

    Break a leg

  4. ((d))

    Spit it out

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Answer: ((a))

Don't swear it

76

Direction: Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

She was born with full sight and hearing.

  1. ((a))

    full sighting

  2. ((b))

    full sighted

  3. ((c))

    fully sight

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

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Answer: ((a))

full sighting

77

Direction: Four sentences are given, out of which three have spelling errors. Choose the sentence with all correctly spelt words.

  1. ((a))

    ​Its sanctions are based on compairisons between the two companies.

  2. ((b))

    She is going to divorce him on the grounds of adultary.

  3. ((c))

    I was a bit depressed by our apparant lack of progress.

  4. ((d))

    Urban dwellers often accept noise as part of city life.

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Answer: ((a))

​Its sanctions are based on compairisons between the two companies.

78

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Bushfire in Australia has ______ the conditions of many animals in the forest.

  1. ((a))

    surpassed

  2. ((b))

    worsened

  3. ((c))

    maintained

  4. ((d))

    fortified

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Answer: ((a))

surpassed

79

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A bad egg

  1. ((a))

    A very small insignificant amount 

  2. ((b))

    To be frustrated

  3. ((c))

    To calm down

  4. ((d))

    A bad person

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Answer: ((a))

A very small insignificant amount 

80

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'.

I assisted him to undo the (task after I finished my work).

  1. ((a))

    task after I had finished my work

  2. ((b))

    task after I will finish my work

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    task after I will have finished my work

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Answer: ((a))

task after I had finished my work

81

Direction: Select the word from the options that is exactly opposite in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.

The pandemic has seen soaring home prices and record housing (insecurity).

  1. ((a))

    Hesitancy

  2. ((b))

    Firmness

  3. ((c))

    Self-doubt

  4. ((d))

    Pretence

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Answer: ((a))

Hesitancy

82

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Look in a mirror and take your ______ with each step.

  1. ((a))

    time 

  2. ((b))

    ages

  3. ((c))

    hostage

  4. ((d))

    plague

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Answer: ((a))

time 

83

Direction: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Satisfactory

  1. ((a))

    Inadequate

  2. ((b))

    Diminish

  3. ((c))

    Morose

  4. ((d))

    Revive

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Answer: ((a))

Inadequate

84

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'.

Though they allow celebrities and famous people to take pictures (inside the museum, but they does not allow the general public) to do the same.

  1. ((a))

    inside the museum, they do not allow the general public

  2. ((b))

    inside the museum, but do not allowing the general public

  3. ((c))

    No substitution required

  4. ((d))

    inside the museum, they does not allow general public

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Answer: ((a))

inside the museum, they do not allow the general public

85

Direction: Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

Have you ever gone into/ a high-street shop wearing/ a pair of cycling shorts?

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    Have you ever gone into

  3. ((c))

    a pair of cycling shorts?

  4. ((d))

    a high-street shop wearing

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Answer: ((a))

No error

Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Metal allergies can begin to act up ______ (1) ______ minutes of putting earrings in your ears. Some people can go a few hours before having to ______ (2) ______ the earrings out, but some can barely stand the ______ (3) ______ enough to bother putting earrings in at all. This can be discouraging for those of us ______ (4) ______ love to wear earrings, but fortunately hypoallergenic jewellery for ______ (5) ______ ears exists!

86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

  1. ((a))

    with 

  2. ((b))

    within

  3. ((c))

    about

  4. ((d))

    of

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Answer: ((a))

with 

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.

  1. ((a))

    take 

  2. ((b))

    hand

  3. ((c))

    make

  4. ((d))

    expel

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Answer: ((a))

take 

88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

  1. ((a))

    burn

  2. ((b))

    bomb

  3. ((c))

    discomfort

  4. ((d))

    knife

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Answer: ((a))

burn

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.

  1. ((a))

    which

  2. ((b))

    that 

  3. ((c))

    who

  4. ((d))

    whom

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Answer: ((a))

which

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.

  1. ((a))

    rustic

  2. ((b))

    soft

  3. ((c))

    sensitive

  4. ((d))

    modern

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Answer: ((a))

rustic

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